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Disability & Social Security Workflow catalog

Social Security Reconsideration

Request reconsideration of a Social Security denial — the first formal appeal level.

Reconsideration is the first level of appeal for Social Security denials. A different reviewer examines the claim and any new evidence you provide.

What we analyze

  • The initial denial reasons
  • What new evidence could strengthen the claim
  • Whether the reconsideration deadline is met (60 days)
  • Medical records submitted and gaps

What you'll need

  • Initial denial notice
  • New or updated medical records
  • Reconsideration request forms
  • Any new physician statements

What Appeal Mail identifies

  • Medical evidence gaps to address
  • Arguments for why the initial decision was wrong
  • Whether the deadline is met
  • New evidence to submit

What your appeal can address

  • New medical evidence
  • Arguments addressing each initial denial reason
  • Request for reconsideration with proper forms
Who this is for

Individuals who received an initial Social Security denial and want to request reconsideration.

The problem it solves

Reconsideration gives you the opportunity to have a different reviewer look at your claim with additional evidence.

Understand

Turn the decision and supporting documents into a clear case picture.

Prepare

Organize supported grounds, evidence, and the material needed for review.

Mail & prove

When an executable workflow is ready, transition naturally into MailMyPDF for physical mailing, tracking, and proof.

Appeal workflow

Understand the path before you act.

This page describes the intended workflow and the documents, issues, evidence, and response structure associated with this appeal type. Appeal Mail only activates execution when the corresponding capabilities are registered and verified.